Manchester United has apparently taken the stance that striker Wayne Rooney will not be sold to Chelsea regardless of how much money is offered or the fact that he wants to leave. According to the Telegraph, the club's stance is irreversible: "United believe it would be weak in the extreme ... Read the whole story

Luis Suarez has apparently told a Uruguayan newspaper that will he remain at Liverpool next season and could even sign a contract extension. "For now, due to all of the people's affection, I will be staying," Suarez is quoted as saying in El Observador. Read the whole story

UEFA on Wednesday booted Ukrainian giant Metalist Kharkiv out of the Champions League. Metalist had been scheduled to play Schalke 04 in the Champions League playoffs, which begin next week. The European governing body's decision comes 10 days after Metalist lost an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport ... Read the whole story

FIFA has asked 2018 World Cup host Russia for "clarification and more details" about the country's new anti-gay law, which has prompted an international furor. The International Olympic Committee is already seeking answers about how Russia plans to enforce the law during the Sochi Winter Olympics in February. Read the whole story

Gareth Bale has reportedly told his Wales teammates that he will not play for Tottenham again, according to a report in the Sun. A source tells the tabloid that the Spurs winger is "confused and bitter" with club Chairman Daniel Levy for not accepting the world record bid lodged by ... Read the whole story

Having missed out on former Shakhtar Donetsk playmaker Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who joined Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool is now said to be preparing a massive $46.6 million bid for Anzhi Makhachkala forward Willian. Read the whole story

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari blames Barcelona for Neymar's anemia, which he says has affected his performances since he contracted the condition after having his tonsils removed in July, calling the club's treatment of the player "unacceptable." Read the whole story